EP1297378B1 - Brillenfamilie mit fassungen unterschiedlicher kurvenformen und auswechselbaren bügeln - Google Patents

Brillenfamilie mit fassungen unterschiedlicher kurvenformen und auswechselbaren bügeln Download PDF

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EP1297378B1
EP1297378B1 EP01917376A EP01917376A EP1297378B1 EP 1297378 B1 EP1297378 B1 EP 1297378B1 EP 01917376 A EP01917376 A EP 01917376A EP 01917376 A EP01917376 A EP 01917376A EP 1297378 B1 EP1297378 B1 EP 1297378B1
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Renata Fusi
Silvana Mollica
Paolo Zanotto
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MOLLICA ROSTI, SILVANA
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C5/00—Constructions of non-optical parts
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C5/00—Constructions of non-optical parts
    • G02C5/14—Side-members
    • G02C5/146—Side-members having special front end
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C5/00—Constructions of non-optical parts
    • G02C5/02—Bridges; Browbars; Intermediate bars
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C2200/00—Generic mechanical aspects applicable to one or more of the groups G02C1/00 - G02C5/00 and G02C9/00 - G02C13/00 and their subgroups
    • G02C2200/08—Modular frames, easily exchangeable frame parts and lenses

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  • the present model relates to a series or family of spectacles with frames having different curvatures.
  • it relates to a family of spectacles in which the different frames may be assembled with the same stems without the wearability being affected in any way.
  • the most important parameters which must be taken into account include the extension and curvature of the frame (which we shall define below, using an unconventional classification, of "base N", where "N” is an integer which is higher the more pronounced the curvature).
  • the length and the shape of the stems determine, among other things, the length and the shape of the stems.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to provide a spectacles family which completely overcomes the drawbacks mentioned above, i.e. envisages a series of improved frames which, although having a different curvature and extension, use identical stems.
  • a same family of spectacles (for example with the same aesthetic appearance) has frames 1 which have different curvatures, for example are fitted with "base 4" lens (example A) or "base 8" lens (example B). It can be understood that, if the stems were hingeably mounted in a conventional manner on the two ends of the frames, they would have to have different lengths and forms for each specific frame base.
  • each frame in the family of spectacles is provided with a rapid-engagement system 2a and 2b for the stems 3a and 3b.
  • the rapid-engagement system 2a and 2b may use any technical principle already known per se, but in an original manner has a locating surface or plane 4 which maintains a position and attitude (angle ⁇ ) with respect to an axis of symmetry a-a' of the spectacles, which are substantially constant for the entire family to which said spectacles belong.
  • the body of the rapid-engagement elements 2a and 2b which carries the locating surface 4 has a thickness which is variable from one frame to another within the same family of spectacles, precisely so as to allow the two abovementioned parameters to be kept constant.
  • the locating surface for the frame and the stems is not necessarily the plane 4 indicated in the figures, but any coupling surface having the abovementioned characteristics.
  • another locating surface according to the invention is that indicated by the number 102.
  • the distance of the engaging elements 2a and 2b from the axis of symmetry of the spectacles is less than 42 mm and preferably less man 38 mm: this allows the variation in thickness of the body of these elements to be kept within acceptable limits, also for a family of spectacles having curvatures varying from "base 4" to higher bases.
  • the body of the engaging elements 2a and 2b may be moulded as one piece with the frame 1, but may also be made separately so as to be later assembled by means of fitting with the frame 1 (using glue if necessary) performed by the user.
  • the package containing the spectacles when purchased, contains a plurality of carrying bodies with locating surfaces 4, of varying thickness, which the user will choose and fit (arranging them between the frame and the stems) depending on his/her preferences or the form of his/her head.
  • each stem 3a, 3b is formed by a main portion 3a' and 3b' with which a connecting portion 3a" and 3b" is hinged.
  • the connecting portions have a dual function: on the one hand, they are designed to ensure firm fastening of the stems to the frame engaging elements and, on the other hand, they transfer, laterally towards the outside of the frame (as can be clearly understood from Figs. 2A-2C), the hinging point C of the stems, which otherwise could interfere with the user's face.
  • connecting portions 3a" and 3b" may be easily engaged with and disassembled from the frame, the latter may be moulded without particular technical problems. Otherwise, in the case of frames with a more pronounced curvature, such as that with a "base 8" curvature shown in Fig. 2A, an undercut would be formed between the connecting portion and the frame itself, resulting in considerable complications during the removal of parts from the mould.
  • Figs. 3 and 4 show an example of an engaging element consisting of a T-shaped pin 100 which can be inserted into a rectangular opening 101 formed in the end of the connecting portion 3a" of the stem 3a.
  • the stem may be freely engaged with the pin 100 until it abuts against the locating surface 4 of the frame 1.
  • the opening 101 is arranged in a position which prevents disengagement from the pin 100: in the position shown in Fig. 4, therefore, the stem is perfectly engaged and locked with the frame.
  • Suitable mutually engaging surfaces. 102 and 103 respectively belonging to the engaging element and to the connecting portion of the stem, are provided in order to prevent accidental rotation of the stem from its locked position in Fig. 4.
  • the frames of the said family although differing from each other in terms of curvature and extension, may use the same stems: in this way the desired savings in terms of production and storage are achieved.
  • the material used for manufacturing the spectacle family may be either metal or plastic, depending on the aesthetic requirements.
  • many other engaging systems may be used, such as a pin emerging from the surface 102 and engaging in bayonet fashion longitudinally inside the stem.

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Claims (9)

  1. Familie von Brillen mit vorderen Fassungen (1) mit unterschiedlichen Krümmungen,
    worin jede von genannten vorderen Fassungen mit Eingreifelementen (2a, 2b) zum abnehmbaren Montieren eines Paares Bügel (3a, 3b) zur Ausbildung von Brillen mit einer Symmetrieachse (a) versehen ist,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedes Eingreifelement mindestens eine Anschlagfläche (4) aufweist, die gestaltet ist, um an genannten abnehmbaren Bügel anzuliegen, wobei genannte Anschlagfläche (4) zwischen jedem abnehmbaren Bügel und der Fassung, an genannter Fassung befestigt, angeordnet ist, und für jede der verschiedenen vorderen Fassungen jedes genannte Eingreifelement (2a, 2b) derart orientiert ist, daß die mindestens eine Anschlagfläche (4) denselben Winkel (α) und denselben Abstand in Bezug auf genannte Symmetrieachse (a) aufweist, um für eine konstante Orientierung der derart anliegenden Bügel (3a, 3b) in der Familie von Brillen unabhängig von den unterschiedlichen Krümmungen genannter Fassungen (1) zu sorgen.
  2. Familie von Brillen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß genannte Eingreifelemente (2a, 2b) einen Tragkörper für genannte Anschlagfläche (4) umfassen, der variable Abmessungen in Abhängigkeit von der Erstreckung und Krümmung genannter Fassungen aufweist.
  3. Familie von Brillen nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß genannte Anschlagfläche (4) im wesentlichen flach ist und genannte Tragkörper allgemein in Form von Keilen mit variabler Dicke vorliegen.
  4. Familie von Brillen nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß genannte Bügel (3a, 3b) einen Hauptabschnitt (3a', 3b') umfassen, mit dem ein Verbindungsabschnitt (3a", 3b") gelenkig verbunden ist, wobei letzterer gestaltet ist, um mit genanntem Eingreifelement (2a, 2b) der Fassung in Eingriff zu kommen.
  5. Familie von Brillen nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß genannter Verbindungsabschnitt (3a", 3b") auch geeignet ist, um den Drehpunkt des Bügels in einen zweiten Abstand von der Symmetrieachse der Brille zu überführen, damit keine Störung zwischen genanntem Bügel und dem Gesicht des Benutzers verursacht wird.
  6. Familie von Brillen nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der erste Abstand von der Symmetrieachse der Brille geringer als 42 mm und vorzugsweise geringer als 38 mm ist.
  7. Familie von Brillen nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß genannter Tragkörper als ein separates Teil vorgesehen ist, das von dem Benutzer an genannter Fassung (1) befestigt werden kann.
  8. Verfahren zur Herstellung von Brillen, die zu einer Brillenfamilie mit Fassungen (1) mit unterschiedlichen Krümmungen und Erstreckungen gehören, das die Schritte umfaßt:
    - Formen einer Vielzahl von vorderen Fassungen (1), die mit Eingreifelementen zum abnehmbaren Montieren von Bügeln zur Ausbildung von Brillen mit einer Symmetrieachse (a) versehen sind,

    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es ferner die folgenden Schritte umfaßt:
    - Versehen von genannten Eingreifelementen (2a, 2b) mit mindestens einer Anschlagfläche (4), an die ein jeweiliger abnehmbarer Bügel anliegen soll, wobei genannte Fläche (4) an genannter Fassung (1) befestigt ist und für jede der unterschiedlichen vorderen Fassungen denselben Winkel (α) und denselben Abstand in Bezug auf genannte Symmetrieachse (a) aufweist, so daß für eine konstante Orientierung der derart anliegenden Bügel (3a, 3b) in der Familie von Brillen unabhängig von den unterschiedlichen Krümmungen von genannten Fassungen (1) geliefert wird,
    - Bereitstellen einer Vielzahl von Bügelpaaren (3a, 3b), die für die gesamte Vielzahl von Fassungen (1) derselben Familie identisch sind.
  9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jede der Brillen mit den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 7 hergestellt wird.
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